The A&F Scholarships are available to all High School Juniors and Seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited Post Secondary Institution.
Application Procedure:
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below.
What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?
The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words.
Your submissions must be sent to us by email at:
scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
Deadline:
June 15th, 2012
AES Engineering Scholarship
Category:
High School Seniors and all College Level Students
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the question below:
What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
Amount of Award: $500.00
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
Deadline:
October 7th, 2012
African American Visual Arts Scholarship
Category:
African American Students
Link:
Requirements:
Applicants must be African American or of the African Diaspora, Art majors enrolled as full-time students with concentrations in Studio Art: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Graphic Design with Computer Graphics and Art history.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the Scholarship Office or please contact: Paulette Watanabe : (503) 725-5347 Matthew Harris III : (503) 284-7716 Isaka Shamsud-Din : (503) 232-1671
Deadline:
N/A
Architecture and Drafting Degrees — Undergraduate Academic Award
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent U.S. Residents.
Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited College or University and planning on continuing the next year.
Applicants must be graduating High School Seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria.
Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
Applicants must consent to provide a digital photograph of yourself and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
In order to apply for this scholarship students must go to the link above, complete all the required information, and submit it via email to: scholarship@degreedirectory.org
Requirements:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Art and Design related associate’s degrees. High school students enrolled in an Art or Design associate’s program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Bachelor and graduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:
Animation Associate’s Degrees
Computer Aided Design Associate’s Degrees
Computer Graphics Associate’s Degrees
Fashion Design Associate’s Degrees
Visual Communications Associate’s Degrees
Interior Design Associate’s Degrees
Video Game Design Associate’s Degrees
Web Design Associate’s Degrees
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
April 1st
Bob and Eleanor Grant Trust
Category:
First Generation College Students Studying Natural, Enviromental, or Social Science
Applicants must be first-generation college students.
Applicants must be planning to become a professional in Natural or Environmental Sciences or Social Science with an Environmental Focus.
Applicants must be in need of Financial Assistance to complete College.
Applicants must be residents of the State of Washington for at least 24 months prior to applying. (Students may attend any accredited College or University in the U.S.)
Applicants must be entering the second year of a program at a Two-Year College or will have attained Junior Status at a Four Year College.
Applicants must submit the following along with the application:
Official Transcript reflecting all College courses and grades
Copy of current Student Aid Report (SAR)
Three sealed, confidential letters of recommendation including one from a Professor within your field of study and one from a peer.
Resume of achievements, leadership, community service, honors, employment and all scholarships received
Completed application form and typed statements/essays (see application checklist for details
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
April 1, 2012
BrainTrack Scholarships
Category:
Business, Nursing, and Computer Science Degrees
This scholarship is designed to assist students currently pursuing a Business or Management degree.
Applicant essays are designed to help others consider business and management career paths in general management, marketing, advertising, sales, accounting, finance, management analysis and consulting, and more.
Eligible degrees include Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, or higher.
Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to assist students currently studying to become a Nurse, such as an LPN or RN, or to advance their education as a Nurse via an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, or Doctoral Degree programs.
BrainTrack's Nursing Schools Scholarship offers a first-place winning and second-place award every semester.
The scholarship essays submitted by entrants are designed to help others consider becoming a Nurse or advancing their Nursing education and career options.
Computer Science
This scholarship is designed to assist students currently pursuing a Computer Science Degree.
The BrainTrack Computer Science Degree Scholarship gives a first-place winning and second-place award every semester.
The scholarship essays submitted by entrants are designed to be a resource for future students considering fields such as Programming, Software Engineering, System Analysis, Database Administration, Network Administration, System Administration, Network Analysis, and Communications Analysis.
Eligible studies include an Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, or Doctoral Degree Programs in Computer Science, Information Science, or Information Technology.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Applicants must be returning Clark College students
Applicants must be planning to attend Full-Time for the 2012-2013 school year.
Applicants must demonstrate Financial Need.
Applicants must be able to attend a luncheon hosted by the Vancouver Rotary Club.
Applicants must submit their applications and all other additional materials to:
Lizette Drennan
Scholarship Coordinator
Gaiser Hall : 204
(360) 992-2582
Deadline:
February 15th, 2012
Computer Science and Computer Engineering Academic Award
Category:
Students Pursuing a Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Applicants must be a U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited College or University and planning on continuing the next year.
Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
Applicants must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
April 1 of each year
Computer Technology and Information Systems Associate's Degree Scholarship
Category:
Computer Technology and Information Systems Students
In order to apply for this scholarship students must go to the link above, complete all the required information, and submit it via email to: scholarship@degreedirectory.org
Requirements:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Computer Technology and Information Systems Associates Degrees and Certificate Programs. High school students enrolled in a Computer Technology or Information Systems Associates Program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Bachelor and Graduate students do not qualify.
A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited College or University and planning on continuing the next year.
Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
Applicants must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
April 1st of each year
Diversity Scholarships
Category:
Minority
Link:
Diversity Scholarships Scholarships for minority students, $2,000 awarded 3 times per year.
Eligibility for Student Scholarship
Students must:
Be enrolled in a school that has registered for DiversityJobs’ scholarship program. Check our registered schools list.
Be a full-time student when applying for the scholarship.
Complete scholarship application.
Deadline:
Dec. 31, 2011, April 30, 2012 & Aug.31, 2012
Dr. Alam S. Adams Scholarhsip
Category:
Students pursuing a course of study in public health, communications, social work, education, liberal arts or a related field.
Types of Scholarships Offered: Bill and Ann Shepherd Legal Scholaship
Provide financial assistance to third-year Law Students dedecated to keeping Oregon a hate-free state.
Just out Scholarship
Provides financial assistance for post-secondary ecudation to members of the Gay, Lesbian, and Transexual communities and their children.
Preference is given to students outside of the Portland area.
Kaiser Permanente Northwest Pride Scholarship
Provides scholarships to encourage members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities and their children, in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, to pursue a career in Healthcare.
Portland Area Business Association Scholarship
Provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities and their children.
Pride of the Rose Scholarship
Provides financial assistance for post-secondary education to members of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender communities and their children.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Scholarship applications are only available after requesting them through the brochure. Brochures are available by request at the Clark College Scholarship Office.
Requirements:
Applicants must show Financial Need.
Applicants must be students whose parents or spouses have suffered a fatal or seriously disabling injury due to work environment.
For additional information, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
N/A
Latpro Scholarship
Category:
Hispanic Scholarships
Link:
Hispanic Scholarships Scholarships for Hispanic grads and undergrads with 3 annual prizes.
Eligibility for Student Scholarship
Students must:
Be enrolled in a school that has registered for LatPro’s scholarship program. Check our registered schools list.
Be a full-time student when applying for the scholarship.
Complete scholarship application.
Deadline:
Dec.31, 2011, April 30, 2012 and Aug. 31,2012
Liberal Arts and General Studies Degrees — Undergraduate
Category:
Students pursuing a Degree in Liberal Arts, General Studies, or Humanities
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents.
Applicants must be enrolled (or accepted) in an accredited College or University and planning on continuing the next year.
Graduating high school seniors who meet the above mentioned criteria may apply.
Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
Applicants must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Education-Portal.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
April 1st of each year
Life Foundation Scholarship
Category:
Students who have suffered the loss of a parent
Applications will be available at the above website from February 13th to March 12th, 2012
In 500 words or less or a 3 minute video, please discuss how the death of your parent or guardian affected your life financially and emotionally. Be sure to describe how the loss of your parent/guardian impacted your college plans (e.g., your ability to afford college, attend the college of your choice, etc). Explain how the lack of adequate life insurance coverage (or no coverage at all) impacted your family’s financial situation. Comment specifically on how things might have turned out differently for you and your family if the person who died had adequate life insurance coverage. Also indicate what you have done to provide for yourself and/or other family members because of financial challenges your family has faced.
If you have any questions, please email scholarship@lifehappens.org or call 202-464-5000 ext. 4446
Before you can apply for any scholarship, you must type in your Zip Code and be sure that there is a scholarship available in your region. The Scholarship Requirements vary according to which Scholarship is in the different districts.
Applicants must be intending to enroll in an accredited U.S. institution for the 2011-2012 academic year.
The essay must be the applicant’s original work and no more than 550 words in length explaining their Career, Academic and/or Vocational goals and how they plan to achieve those goals.
Essays must be typewritten or computer-generated as a single-sided document on white paper with double spacing. Leave at least 1” margins all around. Please do NOT staple pages and please use at least a 12 point font.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
Varies Per Scholarship
National Society of Accountants (NSA) Scholarship Foundation
Applicants must be Undergraduates, enrolled part-time or full-time in an accredited Two-year or Four year College or University in the United States - majoring in Accounting.
Applicants must have a “B” (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better grade point average.
Applicants must be United States or Canadian citizens.
Applicants who are High School Seniors or students not yet enrolled in an Undergraduate Accounting Program are NOT eligible to receive NSA Scholarship Foundation awards.
Application Process: 1.) Students in an accredited Two-year College may apply during their first year or during their second year if transferring to a Four-year Institution, provided they are committed to a major in Accounting throughout the remainder of their College Career
OR
2.) Students in an accredited Four-year College may apply for a Scholarship for their Second, Third, or Fourth year of studies, provided they are committed to a major in Accounting throughout the remainder of their college career.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
In order to apply for this scholarship students must go to the link above, complete all the required information, and submit it via email to: scholarship@degreedirectory.org
Requirements:
This scholarship program is open to students pursuing Nursing and Medical Assisting associate’s degrees and certificate programs. High school students enrolled in a Nursing or Medical Assisting associate’s program next year are also eligible to receive the award. Bachelor and graduate students do not qualify. A wide range of degree programs will be considered including but not limited to:
Medical Assisting Associate’s Degrees
Nursing Associate’s Degrees
Anesthesia Technology Associate’s Degrees
Veterinary Technology Associate’s Degrees
Radiologic Technology Associate’s Degrees
Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s Degrees
Medical Laboratory Technology Associate’s Degrees
Laboratory Technology Associate’s Degrees
Cardiovascular Technology Associate’s Degrees
Health Care Administration Associate’s Degrees
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
One common online application (eApp) for more than 400 scholarship opportunities.
Requirements:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or an eligible noncitizens in the United States for other than a temporary purpose and intend to become permanent residents of the United States.
Applicants must be Oregon residents. For residency requirements, including tribal residency, visit www.GetCollegeFunds.org
Scholarship awards can be used only at U.S. institutions that are eligible to participate in Title IV federal student aid programs. U.S. military academies are not eligible.
Applicants must be Oregon High School Students during the current academic year, or a GED or Home-Schooled graduates, or a First-Time College Freshman, Undergraduate, or Graduate students.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Applications available through the Clark College Scholarship Office or through the Rotary Foundation Website.
Requirements:
Applicants must use this scholarship (if awarded) for the 2012-2013 school year.
Applicants must be able to address the Humanitarian needs of the World Community.
Applicants must be prepared for the challenge of serving as Outstanding Ambassadors of Goodwill.
Applicants must be extremely involved in Community Activies and Volunteer Services.
Applicants must maintain full-time academic studies with distinction.
Applicants must be able to fluently speak a second language in order to study abroad.
Applicants must be previously involved within the Rotary Organization.
Applicants must go through a series of interviews if chosen as a plausible recipient of this scholarship.
If students are interested in applying for this scholarship, please make an appointment with:
Lizette Drennan : Scholarship Coordinator
(360) 992-2582
Scholarship Office
Located Upstairs in Gaiser Hall
A new full-time transfer who has at least 36 transferable credit hours after High School graduation will be considered for one of the following transfer awards.
Messina Scholarship
$12,000 per academic year.
Applicant must have a 3.75 - 4.0 Cumulative Transfer GPA.
Xavier Scholarship
$10,000 per academic year.
Applicant must have a 3.5 - 3.74 Cumulative Transfer GPA.
Deadline:
N/A
Soroptimist International of Camas/Washougal -- Women's Opportunity Awards
Be a woman with primary financial responsibility for supporting your family (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents).
Attend or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program, or an undergraduate degree program.
Have financial need.
Be motivated to achieve your educational and career goals.
Reside in one of Soroptimist International of the Americas' member countries and territories (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guam, Japan, Korea, México, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, United States of America, and Venezuela).
Previous Women's Opportunity Awards recipients are ineligible to apply. Women who already have an undergraduate degree are ineligible to apply. Soroptimists, employees of Soroptimist, and the immediate families of both are ineligible to apply.
Please type or print neatly in dark ink.
Applications submitted directly to Soroptimist headquarters will not be considered.
The application with two completed reference forms must be received BY DECEMBER 1st, not December 15th as noted on the application.
Please contact Jan Alberg (360)210-4002 to request an application.
The Community Foundation currently awards nearly $380,000 in scholarships each year from over 50 scholarship funds.
Approximately 190 students pursuing Post-Secondary Education at a College, University or Vocational/Technical Programs are the recipients of these scholarships.
Each scholarship is unique and supports students with a variety of backgrounds, educational goals and economic status. Individual scholarship awards typically range in size from $500 - $5,000.
While some scholarship funds award scholarships to Graduating High School students, others award scholarships to students currently enrolled in a College or University.
Scholarships may be awarded for one year only, while others are awarded for the customary Four Years of Post-Secondary education. Each individual scholarship fund is typically designated for students graduating from either a specific High School, are Employees or Children of Employees of specific businesses, or are current College students pursuing a specific Career Path.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Applicants must be graduating High School Seniors from one of the following districts:
~Vancouver School District~
~Skills Center~
~La Center School District
~or A student graduating from Clark College
Applicants must submit the following along with the application:
Application Checklist Coversheet
Service Above Self Essay
Summary of Leadership Activities
Summary of Community Service Activities
Letters of Recommendation
Record of Academic Achievement (Official School Transcripts)
Applicants must mail in their applications and all other additional materials to the address listed below:
Dr. Steven T. Webb
P.O. Box 8937
Vancouver, WA 98668-8937
Deadline:
February 8th, 2012
Walter A. Schultz Memorial - Registered Nurse
(Sponsored by 40 et 8, Voiture 99, Clark County)
The state of Washington and the federal government
offer many financial aid programs and tax benefits to help students and families pay for college as well as offering an "Alternative Routes to Teacher Certification Scholarship."
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
College Bound Scholarship
Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment
GET Ready for Math and Science Conditional Scholarship
Health Professional Programs
Opportunity Grants
Passport to College Promise Scholarship
State Need Grant (SNG)
State Work Study (SWS)
Washington Scholars
WAVE (Award for Vocational Excellence)
WICHE Student Exchange-Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
Varies Per Scholarship
Washington Scholarship for Child Care Professionals
Category:
Child Care Center Providers, School-aged Providers, and Family Child Care Providers
Applicants must meet age requirements for specific scholarship.
Applicants must be residents of Washington State for 2+ years.
Applicants must be officially accepted into a program or course of study at an accredited school in the state of Washington or enrolled in an "online" accredited program accepted by Washington State Education Institutions.
Applicants must demonstrate scholastic ability.
Applicants must be in need of financial assistance.
Applicants must submit a copy of Official Transcript of Grades.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
A completed application must be submitted for each scholarship category for which you wish to apply.
Mature Woman Educational Scholarship ($1,000) : Scholarships offered to women age 35 + (by March 15) for retraining or continuing education.
Single Parent Scholarship ($1,000) : Offered to a single woman, any age, planning to return to school or to continue her education beyond the High School level. She must have one or more dependent children, under 18 years of age, living at home.
BPW/WA Past President Memorial ($500) : Awarded to a woman age 35 + (by March 15) in memory of one or more past presidents of Washington State Business and Professional Women.
SAFECO/BPW Scholarship ($500) : Awarded to a woman who is in a Masters or Doctoral degree program. Funds are from dividends of a SAFECO grant.
Lulu Fairbanks Memorial Scholarship ($500) : A scholarship offered to a woman who plans a career in Journalism or related career, in memory of the first State BPW President, Lulu Fairbanks.
BPW/WA Member Scholarship (up to $500) : Awarded to a current Washington State BPW member who is in need of funds to attend an educational program to enhance career or potential advancement opportunity.
For additional information and Scholarship Applications, please visit the website link that is listed above.
Deadline:
April 1st, 2012
Woodinville Garden Club Scholarship
Category:
Students Pursuing a Degree in Horticulture, Botany, or Environmental Studies.
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